Real Food > Medicines
Research shows that real food is more effective and far safer than medicines.
In fact, a meta-study across 27,000 people over 11 years suggested that supplements are not associated with mortality benefits.
i.e. supplements may not improve lifespan or reduce the risk of death
We only use 100% real, Indian leaves and herbs.
No extracts.
No essential oils.
No preservatives.
No ‘added minerals and vitamins.’
Kalmegh Leaves
- 80% grown in India
- Part of 30+ Ayurvedic formulations for liver, digestion and immunity
- Selected in the top 4 out of 900 plants, and will be distributed to 5 crore households in Rajasthan
- Recommended in the AYUSH list of plants with COVID-protective effects
- Catalogued by FSSAI for use up to 3 grams per day in leaf form
Kalmegh and Diarrhea
Kalmegh leaves contain compounds called diterpenes which have been shown to be particularly effective against ST enterotoxin, one of the leading causes of diarrhea.
For more, please read this paper
Kalmegh and Leaky Gut
Kalmegh leaves contain a compound called Andrographolide that is shown to improve the concentration of short chain fatty acids. It is suggested that short chain fatty acids stimulate the formation of intestinal barrier, and protect the intestinal barrier from disruption.
For more, please read this paper, this paper and this one too.
Kalmegh and Digestion
Kalmegh leaves have been shown to stimulate bile production significantly. Bile contains acids and enzymes that help break down and digest fat. Bile flow usually also promotes peristalsis, giving a slight laxative effect that may result in better bowel movement.
For more, please read this paper, this paper and this one too.
Kalmegh and Acidity
Kalmegh leaves contain a compound called Andrographolide which is gastroprotective in nature, and shown to help balance stomach acidity levels.
For more, please read this paper and this paper.
Kalmegh and High Blood Sugar
A clinical trial on humans in Thailand showed that Kalmegh leaves increase GLP-1 levels. GLP-1 is linked with (1) expanding β-cell (cells which produce insulin) mass (2) secretion of more insulin into the blood and (3) satiety. Satiety means ‘feeling full.’ Satiety leads to reduced caloric intake, and hence promotes weight loss.
For more, please read this paper and this paper.
Kalmegh and High Blood Pressure
Kalmegh leaves contain a compound called “14-deoxy-11,12-didehydroandrographolide” which has been shown to reduce heart rate and help with vasodilation. Vasodilation means ‘widening of arteries.’ Basic physics indicates that when your arteries become wider, your blood pressure drops.
For more, please read this paper.
Kalmegh and Lipid Profile
A clinical trial on humans showed that Kalmegh leaves significantly reduce triglyceride levels. Kalmegh leaves seem to have very strong antioxidant potential that has been shown to improve liver function as seen through a liver function test. Better liver function is directly linked to a healthier lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides in particular)
Moringa Leaves
- Majority grown in India
- Extremely nutritious; 7x calcium of milk, 7x vitamin C of Oranges, 15x the potassium of bananas by weight
- Catalogued by FSSAI for use up to 30 grams per day in leaf form
- Studies have shown no toxicity effects up to 11 tablespoons per day (70 grams)
Turmeric Root
- Majority grown in India
- Very rich source of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds
- Catalogued by FSSAI for use up to 5 grams per day in powder form
- Studies have shown no toxicity effects up to 11 tablespoons per day (70 grams)
